Economic integration by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) could boost Philippine exports five-fold over the next 35 years, banking giant HSBC said, making the economy one of the largest in the world.

“We see more trade and investment opportunities for Philippines with the integration of Asean,” said Mimi Concha, HSBC’s head of commercial banking for the Philippines, in a statement on Wednesday.

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